Joshua felt mortified.
Axell wasnt daft. He figured Albert mustve known something, else he wouldnt have singled them out like this.
Axell lingered, glancing at Albert. You saw Jessie, huh?
Albert stayed quiet.
Perched on the bed, Jeslyn piped up, Not only did my daddy saw her, but she whipped up wonton for me.
Axells expression soured.
At this point, Albert wouldnt let Jessie and Axell stay tight. Even if Jessie ended up mad at him, he wouldnt regret it.
Albert exited, shutting the door behind him. Dr. Calderon, could we please have a word?
Axell locked eyes with Albert.
They strolled to the smoking spot. Axell, off duty, shed his white lab coat and snagged a smoke from Albert. With wisps of smoke swirling, Albert casually remarked, It seems Like Jessies just one of your options. Debra ticks all the boxes for you and your folks.
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Albert had hit the nail on the head, and Axell felt a twinge of annoyance.
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Albert was seasoned in reading people.
He could see through Axell. Despite being with Jessie, Axell didnt turn down Debra. If riches rolled in, Axell might choose wealth over Jessie.
Albert tossed out casually, Ill drop a billion bucks into the hospital if you tie the knot with Debra.
Axell was floored by the offer.
Axell felt a sting of insult. Once an intellect, now maneuvered like a puppet, his life dictated.
Coldly, Axell shot back, Mr. Waston, you reckon moneys the answer to everything?
Alberts smile was wistful. No. No amount of money can buy Jessie back. The more she adored me then, the more she despises me now.
Axell didnt want to hear any of their history.
After pondering, he began, Mr. Waston, I want to make it clear that
Albert flicked cigarette ash, smiling softly. Ill have Joshua bump you up to VP of the hospital this month. Think about it. Youll be the youngest VP in Duefrons top private hospital. A bright future awaits.
Axells face flushed with anger.
But he knew better than to refuse.
Albert had a hold on Axells ambition.